Flammables and Explosives in the Laboratory
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Flammables and explosives are some of the most dangerous materials used in a laboratory. When working with these substances, employees need to know their characteristics, as well as how to prevent accidents and injuries when using them.
MARCOM's training products on "Flammables and Explosives in the Laboratory" discuss the nature of flammable and explosive materials, as well as hazards associated with their use. They also review the proper handling procedures and personal protective equipment that should be used when working with these substances.
All of the products... our original DVDs and full-length online courses as well as the new "Micro-Learning" and "Adaptive Learning" courses... discuss topics that are integral to employees' understanding of these issues.
Topics covered in these products include:
- Definitions of flammables and explosives.
- Conditions that can create hazards.
- The role of ventilation in preventing problems.
- Transporting flammables and explosives.
- Storage considerations.
- Using compressed gases.
- Emergency planning.
- Disposing of flammables and explosives.
- and more.
Available in English. Available individually, or as part of MARCOM's 12-program Laboratory Safety Series.
The "Flammables and Explosives in the Laboratory" MicroLearning curriculum includes the following 3-5 minute courses:
- "Flammables"
- "Gas Cylinders and Explosives"
- "Ventilation and Storage"
- "Safe Work Practices and Waste Disposal"
- "Cleaning Up Spills and Evacuation"

Interactive Online Course
MARCOM's mobile-friendly online delivery makes a consistent level of engaging interactive training available to each employee, regardless of their schedules or physical location… and new hires can be trained as soon as they walk in the door.
With no setup, library or subscription fees, this training is available under a number of convenient and affordable licensing and delivery plans.
For a demo on MARCOM's Online Training System,
or to preview any of the available topics click here.

Adaptive Learning
“Adaptive Learning” takes advantage of an employee’s existing knowledge to create training courses that are customized for that employee, and don’t “reteach” them things that they already know. In other words, the Adaptive Learning process determines what an employee already knows about a topic, then structures courses that contain only the information that the employee needs to complete their knowledge of the topic.
These individually customized courses eliminate the largest employee complaint about safety training (“I already know most of this stuff, so why do I have to go through this training again?!”), while potentially recapturing thousands of hours of lost productivity.
MARCOM’s Adaptive Learning courses test employees before they take the course. Then based on the questions that they answer correctly, the course itself determines if the employee knows enough about the information in each chapter in the course to “test out” of that chapter… and if they do, automatically reconfigures the course to skip those chapters.
Reconfiguring the courses in this way typically saves about 50% of an employee’s time in taking a course. Over a year’s time this can recapture a significant amount of lost productivity time for a company of any size, and result in hundreds of thousands of dollars of annual savings.
For a demo on MARCOM's Online Training System,
or to preview any of the available topics click here.

VOD/Video Streaming
Available without setup, library or subscription fees, this training is available under a number of convenient and affordable licensing and delivery plans.

MicroLearning Curricula (SCORM)
With no setup or library fees, this training is available under several attractive licensing and delivery options.
To take a look at one of the “Video+Test” MicroLearning curricula and its courses, just click here. For more information or to get a quote on implementing micro-learning at your facility call 800/654-2448.

MicroLearning Curricula (VOD)
With no setup or library fees, this training is available under several attractive licensing and delivery options.
To take a look at one of the “Video-Only” MicroLearning curricula and its courses, just click here. For more information or to get a quote on implementing micro-learning at your facility call 800/654-2448.

DVD Program
DVD programs include an easy-to-use leader's guide, as well as a training certificate, scheduling and attendance forms, and an employee quiz. These materials are available in PDF format and are stored in a folder on the DVD.

DVD Program on USB
DVD programs on USB include an easy-to-use leader's guide, as well as a training certificate, scheduling and attendance forms, and an employee quiz. These materials are available in PDF format and are stored in a folder on the USB.
**DVD Player Software is required to access the program.